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2,500 SF Powerhouse Pizzeria – Street Front Corner + Patio – ABC 41

Orange County, CA

2,500 SF Powerhouse Pizzeria – Street Front Corner + Patio – ABC 41, Beer & Wine - Entertainment – High Foot Traffic RRC#5328 Offered at $185,000 Location: Orange County Annual Revenue: $500,000...

$185,000

$185,000

Turnkey Teppanyaki & Japanese Restaurant – Ridgecrest Town Centre

Ridgecrest, CA

Location: 890 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Space: 4,389 SQ FT Asking Price: $150,000 Financial Summary Gross Sales: $1,000,000+ annually Rent: $9,000 / month Asking Price: $150,000...

$150,000

$150,000

Legacy in Long Beach 58 years long Burger place is ready for a new own

Long Beach, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a beloved burger restaurant with nearly 60 years of successful operation in Long Beach. This well-established business has built a loyal customer base and strong...

$89,000

$89,000

Est. European Designer Boutique in Orange County

Orange County, CA

Step Into the World of High Euro Fashion: A Turnkey Couture Legacy This is rare opportunity to Own the boutique that has defined high-end style in Orange County for a generation. This is more than a...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $177,922

Restaurant & Mixed-Use Property-Real Estate-Retail Tenant-Full Liquor

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

Long-standing, family-owned restaurant with real estate, known for its authentic, house-made cuisine and warm, traditional atmosphere. Serving the Inland Empire for over 36 years, it offers a menu of...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

Cash Flow: $49,215

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

B2B Commercial Lock Distribution & E-Commerce - 70% Recurring Revenue

Los Angeles County, CA

This long-established B2B distribution business specializes in commercial-grade electronic door lock systems and access control solutions for the hospitality and commercial real estate sectors. With...

$560,000

$560,000

Cash Flow: $212,000

Full Service Kitchen Catering Banquet Hall

Yuba City, CA

For over a decade, this full-service catering and banquet hall operation has been weaving itself into the fabric of the Twin Cities community through the universal language of food. What began as one...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

$16M Integrated Metal Manufacturer & Assembly - SF Bay Area

Santa Clara County, CA

Integrated manufacturing firm with 20+ years of operational excellence, offering design & engineering services, sheet metal fabrication, precision machining, certified clean room assembly, painting,...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,600,000

Gas Station with Food Store and Liquor Mart

Tulare County, CA

Rare opportunity to own a multi-income retail business featuring a gas station, convenience food store, and liquor mart in the heart of the city, California. Located at Tulare county, this established...

$850,000

$850,000

30-Year Established Liquor Store for Sale – Low Rent $2,200

Long Beach, CA

? Store Size: Approximately 950 SF ? Monthly Gross Sales: Approximately $25,000 ? Rent: $2,200 (CAM Included) ? Rent Increase: $100 Per Year ? Lease Term: 3 Years + One 5-Year Option ? Security...

$195,000

$195,000

13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Vehicle Financing

San Jose, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 13 vehicles, is $1,100,000 in outright cash plus $175,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing (Total Purchase Price: $1,275,000). FedEx Ground Routes for...

$1,275,000

$1,275,000

Cash Flow: $580,565

Night Club in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Stepping into your own established nightclub in one of Los Angeles' most desirable locations. This turnkey entertainment venue had been go-to place until the pandemic with all the permits you need to...

$295,000

$295,000

Growth-Oriented Postal & Business Services Center in Pleasanton

Pleasanton, CA

Pleasanton Postal is an independently owned shipping, packing, printing, and business-services center serving residents and small businesses throughout Pleasanton and the surrounding Tri-Valley area....

$125,000

$125,000

Dental Office For Sale

$350,000 - Lawndale, CA

$350,000

Lawndale, CA

Creative Marble & Granite

Palm Springs, CA

Creative Marble & Stone is a well-established and highly reputable business specializing in the design and fabrication of exquisite custom marble and granite countertops, as well as a wide range of...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $136,869

Stone Fabrication and Installation Company - California 25475

San Joaquin County, CA

Well-established counter top fabrication and installation company serving over 100 national and regional partners, including major home improvement retailers that include Lowes, Home Depot, IKEA and...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

Cash Flow: $1,200,000

Puneet Sonia

PS Dream Team

Serving San Francisco County, CA

S.J. Fowler Real Estate, Inc. is a leading full-service brokerage based in Arizona, specializing in Commercial, Residential and Business Real Estate throughout Arizona . Founded in 1993 by Steven J. Fowler and affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, the firm combines decades of local experience with national resources to deliver exceptional results for investors, business owners, and developers. S.J. Fowler’s commercial division focuses on office, retail, industrial, land, and multi-family assets, offering comprehensive acquisition, disposition, leasing, and tenant or landlord representation. In addition, the company provides expert business brokerage services—guiding clients through the purchase, sale, and valuation of businesses with professionalism and discretion. Built on a foundation of integrity, hard work, and market insight, S.J. Fowler Real Estate is committed to helping clients achieve their commercial and business investment goals with confidence and success.

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Mini Mart with restaurant Business for Sale

Madera, CA

Running business with the restaurant and room for Meat Department is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-positioned neighborhood retail business in the heart of Madera’s established commercial and...

$299,900

$299,900

Auto Body & Paint Shop Established Since 1998

Alameda County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire an established auto body and paint business serving the Oakland market since 1998. The business operates from approximately 4,500 square feet of shop space plus an...

$149,000

$149,000

Own the historic Saddle Peak Lodge, an 8,072 sq. ft. mountain retreat

Los Angeles, CA

Own the historic Saddle Peak Lodge, an 8,072 sq. ft. mountain retreat and restaurant located at 419 Cold Canyon Road in Calabasas RRC#5324 Offered at $5,000,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual...

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Healthy Fast-Casual Restaurant – Profitable Proven High Margin

Orange County, CA

Healthy Fast-Casual Restaurant – Profitable Proven High Margin - Prime 1250 SF OC Location RRC#5327 Offered at $179,000 Location: Orange County Annual Revenue: $500,000 Annual Cash Flow: $100,000...

$179,000

$179,000

Retail Pharmacy with Real Estate Included Nearby Huntington Park CA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Huntington Park, CA

Pharmacy and Real Estate Description Why this opportunity stands out: 1) Own the real estate instead of paying rent 2) Lease the clinic space to medical providers and collect rental income 3) Create a...

$2,250,000

$2,250,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Waterfront Facing Patio & Fantastic 2nd Generation Restaurant Space

Alameda County, CA

Waterfront Facing Patio & Fantastic 2nd Generation Restaurant Space, In a Prime & Busy Alameda Shopping Complex. A Steal at $99k RRC#5322 Asking Price: $99,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue:...

$99,000

$99,000

Prime Berkeley Café Opportunity Near UC Berkeley Campus

Alameda County, CA

Prime Berkeley Café Opportunity Near UC Berkeley Campus RRC#5319 Asking Price: $69,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $5890...

$69,000

$69,000

Northern California Vending, Micromarket & Coffee Route

Dixon, CA

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a diversified, high-performing vending business serving the Northern California market. This turnkey operation includes 19 active locations...

$215,000

$215,000

$7,000/ NET AVG Monthly! Live Monitoring- MUST HAVE LICENSE!

$450,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$450,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Brentwood, Pool Service Route for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

Very well established and loyal client base for over a decade. The clients pay in a timely manner and are very understanding and easy to work with. Excellent footprint to rapidly expand and grow the...

$150,800

$150,800

Cash Flow: $158,000

Well Established Auto Repair Shop

Sacramento County, CA

This business is an established, family-owned general automotive repair and diagnostics center with over 23 years of customer service relationships. Operating from a prime corner location with high...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $131,723

Plumbing Business - Local and Residential

San Diego, CA

The sale price includes leased work vans, and all equipment/tool assets needed to run daily operations as well as an advanced software system (training included) and a fully managed call center. This...

$274,990

$274,990

Cash Flow: $201,880

Full-Service HVAC Company Serving Southern California

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-service HVAC contractor providing residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and related mechanical services throughout the Los Angeles area. The company offers AC and...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $219,001

High-Growth Bay Area Foundation Repair Business Semi-Absentee Owner

California

HS Listing ID-71555 Asking Price: $6,500,000 Gross Revenue: $2,928,827 (2025 Actual) | $4,500,000 (2026 Projected) Net Revenue (Weighted EBITDA): $992,190 (2025 Actual) | $1,625,000 (2026 Projected)...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Cash Flow: $992,190

General Engineering Contractor

California

The Company is an established general engineering union contractor based in Northern California. It specializes as a one-stop-shop for exterior construction services of high density residential...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $3,435,000

Thriving and established Automotive Repair Business

Corona, CA

This is a great opportunity to own a thriving and established automotive repair business in the heart of Corona located right off of the 91 freeway and Main Street. Z Performance has been in business...

$375,000

$375,000

Automotive Audio & Electronics Installation Business For Sale

San Diego County, CA

Automotive Electronics Installation Business for Sale. Established in San Diego County since 2010, this business specializes in the retail sale and professional installation of automotive electronics,...

$175,000

$175,000

Absentee Owner Drive thru Hamburger with Free Standing Building

Long Beach, CA

1). gross sales is $550,000 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 4,500 +$850 NNN 3). Lease 5 Years + 10 Years Option 4). size is approx. SF.2,100 5) Pay Roll $ 9,000 a Month 6). The average net income possible...

$230,000

$230,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Profitable Business to Business Opportunity

Santa Rosa, CA

Are you looking for Life/Work balance? * Business provides the perfect lifestyle: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 hours of operation. * Business to Business Clientele with existing customer base *...

$630,000

$630,000

Cash Flow: $196,066

Profitable German Art Import Business – $200K Rev. & 20 yr history

$99,000 - Novato, CA

$99,000

Novato, CA

Insurance Agency in South Los Angeles, 30 years in business. Staffed

Long Beach, CA

Imagine walking into a thriving insurance agency that's been serving the South Los Angeles community for three decades. This isn't just any agency - it's an Elite Status Allstate location with...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $540,000

Turn Key 6 Beds RCFE Facility with ALW - In Escrow

Poway, CA

- Currently running as 6 beds licensed facility with approved Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) - Active Assisted Living Waiver – transferrable - 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms - 1,935 Sq Ft of comfortable...

$220,000

$220,000

Insurance Agency Allstate Captive 3 Locations LA Cty, Orange Cty, Rive

Santa Ana, CA

Imagine yourself owning a thriving Allstate Insurance Agency that's been serving customers across three prime California markets since 2008. You'll be stepping into a well-established operation...

$7,500,000

$7,500,000

20 Year Established Indoor Gallery and Museum Vinyl Lettering

Yucca Valley, CA

Established vinyl lettering business specializing in custom museum and gallery installations with 20 years of operating history in Yucca Valley, CA. This unique niche operation serves prestigious...

$20,000

$20,000

Mediterranean Restaurant in Downtown Burbank

Burbank, CA

This is a sale of a Greek Mediterranean Restaurant in the City of Burbank. Restaurant is located in the heart of Downtown Burbank with a constant flow of foot traffic. Space features approximately...

$185,000

$185,000

Pawsible Pet Care Services | Highly Profitable | Motivated Seller

Los Angeles, CA

Turnkey Premium Pet Care Operation with Strong Growth This offering features a modern, premium pet care enterprise situated in a prime, high-density location in Downtown Los Angeles. Strategically...

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $190,000

Specialty Outdoor Event & Promotional Co.

Riverside County, CA

Own a premier brand in the live entertainment and experiential marketing space. This established promotional powerhouse produces high-profile outdoor sporting events, live concerts, and specialized...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $195,000

Virtual Sacramento CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Full Virtual CPA Tax Practice with Excellent Cash Flow • The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2003 • Software used is Lacerte • Approximately 185 individual tax returns with an...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

Sasa Milosevic

Manhattan.Biz

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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San Diego CPA Tax Practice

San Diego County, CA

• The owner is a CPA • This practice was established in 2009 • Software in use includes Lacerte, Rightworks hosting, and Practice CS • Approximately $32,700 in annual revenue, via payroll (40 clients)...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $226,500

Fast Food Restaurant

Alameda County, CA

A fast food restaurant that has been profitable for the seller. As per the seller, there has been steady growth and there is a lot of room for improvement in hours of operation and advertising....

$265,838

$265,838

Cash Flow: $84,743

Prime Spot in Downtown Davis–Loaded Asset Sale with Major foot traffic

Davis, CA

Davis, CA

Established Auto Repair Shop | $336K Cash Flow | 8 Service Bays

Arcadia, CA

Founded in 1997, this well-established automotive repair business has become a trusted service provider in the San Gabriel Valley. The company has built an excellent reputation for quality...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $336,000

Hardware Store For Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Hardware Store, West LA. E2, visa qualified for international investors. Inventory separate agreement. From key duplication services that bring customers back regularly, to essential hardware, tools,...

$175,000

$175,000

Cafe & Bakery, 5-Day Operation, Low Rent, Prime Down Town Oakland, Ca

Oakland, CA

MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to offer this profitable, well-established Cafe & Bakery, originally established in 1990, located in the Uptown/Downtown Oakland, California, area. This business has...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Profitable Sacramento Franchise Bakery Cafe – SBA Prequalified

Sacramento, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire an established national franchise bakery cafe in Northern California. Opened in 2017, this well-established bakery cafe operates from a strong retail location with...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $408,840

Architectural Design Firm

Orange County, CA

Project Design is a 40+ year architectural design firm serving commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients across Southern California and select national markets. The Company delivers full-cycle...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,003,000

11 FedEx Ground Routes - Sun Valley, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Sun Valley, CA

The Asking Price for listing #1, including 11 vehicles, is $825,000 in outright cash, plus $100,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $200,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price:...

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

Cash Flow: $536,898

Fully Equipped 6-Bay Automotive Service Facility

Marin County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, turn-key, and completely equipped automotive repair facility specializing in high-margin European and Japanese vehicles. Located in one of the...

$250,000

$250,000

Buy or Sell a Business in California

California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.

If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.

Market Overview

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~5,500

Median Asking Price  

  $360,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $630,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $150,000

Profit Margin  

  23%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.5

Revenue Multiple  

  0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Major Metro Areas

More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:

How many businesses are listed for sale in California?

There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.

What types of businesses are for sale?

The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.

What is the average asking price for these businesses?

The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.

What is the average revenue of these businesses?

The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.

What is the average seller discretionary earnings?

The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.

What are the average valuation multiples?

Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.

Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?

The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).

How can California business owners sell their own businesses?

Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.